Hybrid Liability Defense Attorney — Lead Cases & Growth

Orion Placement; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Philadelphia, PA, seeks an attorney to handle general liability and personal injury defense matters from opening through resolution. You will develop case strategy, manage pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions, and trial preparation.

This hybrid role offers remote work with in-office collaboration, a competitive $120,000–$150,000 salary, a strong bonus package, comprehensive benefits, mentorship, and clear opportunities for long-term advancement.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of personal injury defense or liability claims defense experience.
• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active Pennsylvania Bar license in good standing.
• Experience managing litigation matters and discovery.
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery responses.
• Deposition experience strongly preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Excellent time management, organization, and client communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines effectively.
• Collaborative and detail-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage general liability and personal injury defense matters from opening through resolution.
• Develop case strategy and communicate recommendations to clients.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and other litigation documents.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, fact witnesses, and experts.
• Conduct legal research and prepare persuasive briefs and motions.
• Attend court hearings, mediations, conferences, and other proceedings.
• Assist with trial preparation and case resolution strategy.
• Manage discovery, deadlines, reporting requirements, and active litigation calendars.
• Communicate effectively with insurance carriers, corporate clients, insureds, opposing counsel, and courts.
• Collaborate with partners and other attorneys on complex liability matters.

Skills

Litigation management

Deposition experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Client communication

Time management

Deadline management

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

Pay: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Handle meaningful general liability and personal injury defense matters from case opening through resolution
• Take ownership of litigation, including depositions, hearings, mediations, discovery, and trial preparation
• Join an established civil litigation practice with decades of experience representing insurers, corporations, and insured clients
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule combining remote work with valuable in-office collaboration
• Earn a competitive base salary plus a generous bonus package and comprehensive benefits
• Receive mentorship and professional development with a clear path for long-term advancement
• Build hands-on litigation experience while working alongside experienced defense attorneys
• Enjoy a supportive culture focused on collaboration, professional growth, and work-life balance

Location:

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This is a flexible hybrid position offering a combination of in-office collaboration and remote work.

Note:

Candidates must be licensed and in good standing with the Pennsylvania Bar and have 2+ years of relevant personal injury defense or liability claims defense experience.

About Us

Confidential Employer. We are an established civil litigation firm focused on sophisticated defense and insurance-related matters. For more than four decades, our attorneys have represented corporations, insurance companies, and insured individuals in complex litigation. We offer attorneys meaningful responsibility, professional mentorship, career advancement opportunities, and a collaborative environment designed for long-term growth.

Job Description

• Manage general liability and personal injury defense matters from opening through resolution
• Develop case strategy and communicate recommendations to clients
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and other litigation documents
• Take and defend depositions of parties, fact witnesses, and experts
• Conduct legal research and prepare persuasive briefs and motions
• Attend court hearings, mediations, conferences, and other proceedings
• Assist with trial preparation and case resolution strategy
• Manage discovery, deadlines, reporting requirements, and active litigation calendars
• Communicate effectively with insurance carriers, corporate clients, insureds, opposing counsel, and courts
• Collaborate with partners and other attorneys on complex liability matters

Qualifications

• 2+ years of personal injury defense or liability claims defense experience
• JD from an accredited law school
• Active Pennsylvania Bar license in good standing
• Experience managing litigation matters and discovery
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery responses
• Deposition experience strongly preferred
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
• Excellent time management, organization, and client communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines effectively
• Collaborative and detail-oriented approach

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to build meaningful litigation experience while taking real ownership of cases and working closely with experienced attorneys and sophisticated clients. Our team values mentorship, collaboration, professional growth, and work-life balance. Attorneys who want to strengthen their litigation skills and build a long-term career will find substantial opportunities for advancement.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance